Author: Dennis Flores

Morning Briefing: Tylor Megill Shut Down Again

Good morning, Mets fans! Mets beat writer Anthony DiComo shared some news concerning SP Tylor Megill. Megill has been sidelined again this season due to tightness in his arm. He’s scheduled for an MRI to determine the extent of his injury. This setback puts Megill’s season at risk. This season has been particularly challenging for Megill, as he has not pitched in the majors since June. If his...

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Morning Briefing: Luisangel Acuña Back To Help Mets Down The Stretch

Good morning, Mets fans! The calendar has turned to September, so teams are able to call up two reinforcements to help their teams for the playoff push. The Mets have called up INF Luisangel Acuña and RHP Justin Hagenman for their September roster expansion. The Mets will presumably leverage Acuña’s exceptional speed and defensive prowess to secure victories in close games and maintain leads...

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Morning Briefing: Francisco Alvarez to Begin Rehab Assignment

Good morning, Mets fans! Mets beat writer Anthony DiComo reports that C Francisco Alvarez (thumb) is to begin a minor league rehab assignment later this week on Wednesday or Thursday. If all goes well, he has a chance to return in September. The Mets will be keeping an eye on Alvarez to see if he can stand the pain and still be productive with the glove and the bat. Before leaving with his...

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Morning Briefing: Francisco Alvarez Needs Surgery

Good morning, Mets fans! There’s some not-so-great news about Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com says that Alvarez needs thumb surgery, according to Mets manager Carlos Mendoza. Mendoza also mentioned that, after 10-14 days, the Mets will try to see if he can play through it. If he can’t, there’s a chance he might not be able to play the rest of the season. NL Standings...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Look To Get Back on Track at Home

Good morning, Mets fans! Things have been going as badly as they can lately. The Mets have lost 11 of their last 12 games and seven in a row. Now, they return to Citi Field for a six-game homestand to hopefully enjoy some good ole home cooking. Starting tonight, the Mets begin a three-game set versus the Atlanta Braves at 7:10 p.m. ET. The Mets will be sending out Clay Holmes (9-6, 3.46 ERA) to...

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